David Kim Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Serving the Fort Worth, Dallas, and Arlington areas Bariatric Surgeon David D. Kim, M.D.  A Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American College of Surgeons, Dr. David Kim has dedicated his career to helping patients fight the physical and emotional effects of morbid obesity and reduce risks to their health. Dr. Kim is the founder and Medical Director of Kim Bariatric Institute. He has been recognized as a “Surgeon of Excellence” by The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (formerly the American Society for Bariatric Surgery), and his practice has also been designated a Center of Excellence® by the ASMBS. Dr. Kim has performed thousands of bariatric surgery procedures, and he is the first bariatric surgeon in Fort Worth to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass. He is also known for his pioneering work in laparoscopic gastric sleeve treatments, including his David Kim Inverted Gastric Sleeve technique.  At Kim Bariatric Institute, Dr. David Kim offers a comprehensive weight loss surgery program with support for patients before, during, and after their treatment. Dr. Kim is one of the few bariatric surgeons in the U.S. to offer all four types of weight loss surgery, including vertical sleeve gastrectomy, LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding, Duodenal Switch, and gastric bypass surgery. He has twice been recognized as a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor,” and he is committed to providing his patients with the tools necessary to safely and successfully lose weight, live healthier, and maintain their weight loss results. For more information on Dr. Kim’s weight loss surgery program, or to schedule a consultation, please contact Kim Bariatric Institute.   ObesityHelp Contributing Author Bariathlete Case Study With Dallas Weight Loss Surgeon Dr. David Kim 6 Benefits to the Pre-Op Liquid Diet

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